How Greenland’s meltwater gets retained in its thawing ice sheet
The water eventually reaches the sea, but GPS data that tracks the rise and fall of Greenland bedrock reveals a complicated journey.
View ArticleU Alumni presents: Founders Day 2025
These annual distinguished and honorary alumni awards, along with honorary degrees, are the highest honors awarded by the U.
View Article12 days of dinosaurs
NHMU’s paleontology team hand-picked 12 species for a holiday celebration, leading up to DinoFest 2025: Underwater Worlds on Jan 25-26.
View ArticleAnti-HIV drug U biochemist helped developed named Breakthrough of the Year
Wesley Sundquist conducted basic research that led to the drug lenacapavir, "a pivotal step toward diminishing HIV/AIDS as a global health crisis"
View ArticleDiscovery of gene linked to high-altitude adaptation may transform blood...
The indigenous Aymara people of the Andes have a gene variant that is associated with better outcomes for various blood diseases.
View ArticleBob Carter named senior vice president for health sciences
Carter will manage both the academic and research enterprises at U of U Health, with its nearly $500 million research portfolio across five schools and colleges and a health sciences library.
View ArticleLoss of urban trees affects education outcomes
The study highlights how ecosystem degradation disproportionately impacts disadvantaged communities.
View ArticleMirror life
Synthetic mirror-image bacteria could be a boon to drug development—but could also interact with the environment in unpredictable and potentially dangerous ways.
View ArticleOperational Excellence at the U
Across campus, efforts are underway to evaluate efficiencies and establish pathways for improved services at the U.
View ArticleOur favorite stories of the year
Take a look at the stories that had a big impact on campus this year.
View ArticleBuilding a multilayered drug delivery system activated by ultrasound
NIH-funded researchers led by U biomedical engineer Jan Kubanek develop a way to deliver therapeutic levels of drugs to the brain in ways that maximize their benefit and minimize risks
View ArticleEarly-life gut microbes may protect against diabetes, research in mice suggests
If the benefits seen in mice hold true in humans, microbe-derived molecules might eventually help restore pancreatic function in people with diabetes.
View ArticleDoes coffee prevent head and neck cancer?
Meta-analysis of past studies suggests positive effect, calculating reduced risk of certain cancers for coffee and tea drinkers
View ArticleBurning questions: Discovering the roles of fire, fuel and fauna
Research by NHMU curators Tyler Faith and Mitchell Power showcased in new exhibit about how wildfire patterns change in response to climate change and herbivore extinction
View ArticleExplore outdoor adventures at the U
Experience the stunning landscapes of Utah through a diverse lineup of trips.
View ArticleOsher Institute offers lessons for a lifetime
For many people, every day is an opportunity to seek knowledge to enrich their lives.
View Article5 great books for MLK Day
Get ready for MLK week at the U by checking out these recommended reads from J. Willard Marriott Library.
View ArticleHumans of the U: Tiare Couto
"If you are feeling lost and don’t know what to do, just get involved as much as you can."
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